Gut Health and Perimenopause: How Your Digestive System Is Driving Your Hormonal Symptoms

Your gut does far more than digest food - in perimenopause, it plays a central role in how your body processes and clears oestrogen. From bloating and bowel changes to hot flushes and mood dips, the gut-hormone connection explains symptoms that are too often dismissed. This article explores the science behind the estrobolome, equol-producing bacteria, and simple dietary steps to support your digestive health through perimenopause and beyond.